American Rescue Plan

Augusta University has been awarded funding for students under the American Rescue Plan.

Jags Care is a campus-wide effort to enhance, promote, and sustain a culture of caring and support at Augusta University. Jags Care is about reaching out to those who are facing challenges and directing them to helpful resources on campus. It's about bringing people together through various programs and activities to foster greater understanding and support. Jags Care is about being part of a caring community.

Housed in the Division of Enrollment Student Affairs, Jags Care is part of the University’s effort to promote the resources of the CARE Team, support suicide prevention efforts, and promote Augusta University’s goal of holistic student wellness.

 Dial 706-721-2911 for emergency assistance on campus.
 Georgia Crisis & Access Line

Jags Live Well

Jags Live Well is an initiative created to promote a lifestyle of holistic wellness. And holistic wellness—especially students’ mental and emotional wellbeing—is very important right now, given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the USG’s Mental Health Initiative, we’ve expanded our offerings.

In addition to the incredible resources already offered at Augusta University, we’ve introduced a comprehensive Wellness Hub, an after-hours 24/7 support line, and after-hours psychiatry prescribing opportunities.

Need help now?

 

Dial 706-721-2911 for emergency assistance on campus.

 

Get Help

If you are worried about yourself:

Know the signs

When a person’s ability to perform basic tasks becomes impeded—tasks like sleeping, eating, going to class, getting assignments done, performing job functions, engaging socially, and managing normal daily stresses — it is important for the person to get help and support as early as possible.

Signs of concern

  • Feeling hopeless or pessimistic.
  • Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or recalling.
  • Changes in appetite or weight.
  • Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness.
  • Anger, irritability, or restlessness
  • Feeling guilty or experiencing feelings of worthlessness or helplessness.
  • Thoughts of death or suicide.
  • Loss of interest or no longer finding pleasure in activities or hobbies.
  • Suicide attempts.
  • Decreased energy, chronic fatigue, or feeling sluggish.
  • Feeling fatigued easily.
  • Pain, aches, cramps, or gastrointestinal problems without any clear cause.
  • Muscle tension.
  • Restlessness, irritability, or feeling on edge.
  • Dread or panic.
  • Difficulty controlling worry or fear.
  • Racing heart.
  • Sleep difficulties: problems falling asleep, oversleeping, restless, unsatisfying sleep.

Augusta University CARE Team

If you are concerned about a student’s well-being or safety—or have reason to believe this student may pose a threat to themselves or others—it’s strongly encouraged to fill out an electronic CARE concern. The online form allows for 24-hour reporting, and submissions are forwarded directly to the CARE Team.

 

Do not use this form if you are reporting an emergency situation. If someone needs immediate medical attention, or if the person is threatening to harm self or others, please call the AU Police immediately at 706-721-2911. Please note that if you submit a report after business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 -5), the report may not be processed until the next business day.

Submit a CARE concern